Assisi holiday farmhouse rental with private pool, walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, internet access, telephone, rural retreat

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Casa Rosa (farmhouse)

Home description

The Farm is surrounded by woods and farmland, located on a spur the farm has panoramic views over the National Park of Mount Subasio. The hills and forest hide martens, porcupine and wild boar, all of which have been seen on the farm. The wealth of bird life includes buzzards, goldfinches and hoopoes.

In spring the meadows, fields and verges abound in wild flowers, among them poppies, cyclamen, wild gladioli, and many types of orchid. From May to July fireflies dance in the night, and through the summer the Farm is home to thirty varieties of butterfly. Along the river are waterfalls and natural pools where one can bathe in the summer. The hills, woods and valleys offer many possible routes for walking.

Casa Rosa	The Pool and View
Living-room with sofa bed	Gardens

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The Umbria region

UMBRIA, known as the "Green Heart of Italy", lies between Tuscany, Le Marche and Lazio. The region's forests and farms are famous for their truffles, olive oil and pork, the town of Deruta for its painted earthenware; Orvieto and Torgiano for their wine.

Within a 60 km (40 mile) radius of Casa Rosa are the ancient hill towns of Gubbio, Spello, Cortona, Spoleto, Orvieto and Todi, each with its medieval centre. Perugia, the region's capital, is 25 km. (15 miles) away, a stylish university city with striking medieval architecture, important Etruscan remains and major works of art.

To the West, Lake Trasimeno offers swimming and water sports for most of the year. To the South and East lies Umbria's wildest scenery - the forests and gorges of the Valnerina, the mountain peaks and remote alpine pastures of the Monti Sibillini.

Umbria holds many of the great artistic treasures of Medieval and Renaissance Italy - the most celebrated art and architecture are at Assisi, Perugia, Orvieto, Spoleto and Todi, but churches across the region contain stunning frescoes, and even a very small town can boast a masterpiece.

Almost every town in Umbria has its own 'festa' - from colourful traditions rooted in the Middle Ages to modern celebrations of music and the arts.

Assisi area

ASSISI, the nearest town, is the home of St. Francis and his female counterpart, St. Clare. For seven centuries Assisi has been a focus for pilgrimage, and the area is rich in traditions associated with the saints. The town itself has been carefully preserved, its steep medieval streets winding between churches and houses of rose-coloured stone.

The town's calendar revolves around traditional festivals - the commemoration and celebration of Holy Week in Easter, the Calendimaggio (a three-day recreation of the medieval celebration of Spring when much of Assisi dons medieval dress for street theatre, music, dance, and a series of contests between the upper and the lower parts of the town), and the Feast of St. Francis in early October.

How to get there

FLYING

Perugia airport, just 10 minutes drive from Assisi, is now connected to London Stansted by Ryanair.

Car hire is available at the airport: Avis (Perugia Airport office) tel. 0039 -075-6929796 or 6929346) Hertz (Perugia - collection at airport can be arranged) tel. 0039-075-5002439.

Alitalia also offers a more expensive but more frequesnt London - Perugia service with a stopover in Milan or Rome.

As an alternative, one can also take a Ryanair flight to Ancona (1 hr 30 mins by car). Depending on season and day of the week, flights can cost as little as £20 return to this small, bustle-free airport.

Like Ancona, Pescara is well connected to the motorway towards Assisi - on the whole preferable to the large airports in Rome or Florence.

Easyjet offers affordable flights to Bologna (north of Florence, 2 - 2.5 hrs drive from Assisi) and Rome (also 2 - 2.5 hrs drive from Assisi).

Rome is served by most major airlines, including British Airways and Virgin, and most car hire companies have offices in the airports. Rome is approximately 2 hrs from Assisi by car.

Florence has an airport, but is not much closer than Rome and flights tend to be more expensive and less frequent. However, if you are flying from the U.K., Meridiana does offer an excellent Gatwick-Florence service, and you might want to combine your departure or arrival with a visit to the city.

DRIVING

One pays a toll for driving on Italy's 'autostrade' (motorways). Rome is connected with the North by the A1, which one follows south until the Perugia exit, which is not far after the one for Arezzo. From there one follows the E75 past Lake Trasimeno to Perugia, then the signs to Assisi. Weekends are a good time to travel on the "autostrada" as lorries cannot circulate on Saturday and Sunday. Bear in mind that roads tend to be especially busy around large cities on Saturdays.

REACHING CASA ROSA FROM ASSISI

At ASSISI take the road around the edge of the old town and follow signs for GUALDO TADINO. This will take you through Piazza Matteotti, and you should leave Assisi by an arched stone gateway, Porta Perlici. From Assisi continue on the road for Gualdo Tadino (SS 444). 4.3 km (2.7 miles) after leaving Assisi you should come to PONTE GRANDE, where there are two bars, Giovannino's on the left and Moro de Ronca on the right. Continue for another 1.5 km (0.9 miles) until you come to a small turning on the right signposted 'Santuario Madonna dei Tre Fossi'. Here you turn off and follow the small country road. Follow this road for another 2.1 km (1.3 miles) until you come to a fork. Here you turn left up a steep hill. Follow the road around three tight bends until you see on the right a turning marked Casa Rosa. Turn right into this track, and it will take you directly to Casa Rosa.

Activities near Assisi

Facilities

Further details indoors:
APARTMENT LORENZETTI

Living room with sofa, writing table, dining table and 4 chairs, china cupboard, Internet Wi-Fi access.

Kitchen area with fitted cupboards and tiled work surface, inset gas hob with extractor over, sink, built-in fridge/freezer, oven with grill, toaster, iron and ironing board.

Bedroom with king size bed (or twins on request), hanging cupboard and shelves.
Bathroom with terracotta tiles, good sized level-entry shower, basin, bidet, WC.

Doors from living room to south facing formal garden area, beautiful covered terrace with stunning views, table for al fresco meals.

Access to the private pool with spectacular views and BBQ.

Sleeps 2 - 4.

THE APARTMENT is completely self-contained, with its own kitchen, bathroom and terrace. It is simply but comfortably furnished, beautifully decorated, and has full central heating.

Towels and bed-linen are provided and a child's cot is available if required. There is a telephone which guests can use.

Further details outdoors:
Casa Rosa's position, over 450 m. (1500 ft) in the hills, means that in summer it is generally cooler than most of the rest of Italy.

There is a shared pool, gazebo, BBQ, formal garden. This is an ideal location for walks within the National Park of Mount Subasio.

Further details

1. Booking will be confirmed by J.G. Holmes on receipt of the deposit and full details of the booking. The full rental price of each apartment, less the deposit paid, must be paid not later than the day before departure from Casa Rosa.

2. If the booking is cancelled the following amounts will be charged:
cancellation received 6 weeks or more before arrival date: deposit only forfeited.
cancellation received less than 6 weeks before arrival date: 50% of total booking cost.
cancellation received less than 4 weeks before arrival date: 75% of total booking cost.
cancellation received less than 2 weeks before arrival date: total booking cost.

3. All gas and electricity used for general domestic consumption are included in the rental price.

4. The use of accommodation and any amenities at Casa Rosa is entirely at the user's risk and no responsibility can be accepted for injury, loss or damage of user's or visitor's belongings.

5. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information and representations contained in the brochure and in all advertising matter are made in good faith, neither they nor any oral representations made by J.G.Holmes or her representatives will create liability on the part of J.G.Holmes or her representatives.

Conditions

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

- Name, address, telephone no. and fax no.
- The week(s) and the apartment that you want to book (please consider alternative dates and/or apartment in case your first choice is already taken).
- The number of people coming and the ages of any children.
- Details of any special requirements.

As soon as possible after making your booking send the appropriate deposit (sterling cheque accepted - payable to J.G.Holmes). The booking cannot be confirmed until the deposit is received.

THE DEPOSIT MUST BE SENT BY REGISTERED POST.

The deposit is not refundable. You will receive confirmation of your booking, and a map to Casa Rosa - when booking please specify whether you would like these posted, faxed or emailed.
You are advised to book as early as possible.

Please note: mail to Casa Rosa from other parts of Europe can take up to 10 days to arrive, sometimes longer.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	1 Mar 09	30 May 09	312£ 312	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	30 May 09	28 Jun 09	520£ 520	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	28 Jun 09	6 Sep 09	640£ 640	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	6 Sep 09	4 Oct 09	520£ 520	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	4 Oct 09	7 Mar 10	390£ 390	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

A deposit of 30% is requested on booking.

The remaining balance is to be settled 9 weeks prior to arrival.

(prices are inclusive of cleaning, linen, gas & electricity. Heating is charged separately if required).

Guestbook for Casa Rosa

"This must be one of the most beautiful and tranquil places in the world. We have enjoyed every day, from the late arrival the first night when the ginger cat gave us such a warm welcome, to the glimpses of wild boar, flowers etc..." (from the guest book)

Availability

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Name:	Jennifer Holmes
Tel:	+39 075 802322
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